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AMAGANSETT LIFE-SAVING & COAST GUARD STATION SOCIETY

AMAGANSETT, NY · EIN 821601103 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K)

revenue

$76K

expenses

$65K

net assets

$573K

employees

program ratio

67%

mission · from form 990

TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THE AMAGANSETT LIFE-SAVING AND COAST GUARD STATION LOCATED AT 160 ATLANTIC AVE, AMAGANSETT, NY 11930 TO OPERATE A MUSEUM AT THE STATION OF THE PURPOSE OF MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND OF INTERPRETING ITS HISTORY AND THE HISTORY OF THE U.S. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE AND THE U.S. COAST GUARD IN EAST HAMPTON AND EVIRONS FOR THE INTEREST AND INTRUCTION OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON AND NUMEROUS VISITORS TO THE TOWN TO OWN AND/OR HOLD COLLECTIONS, MOUNT EXHIBITS, PRODUCE WRITTEN MATERIALS AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL OTHER LAWFUL ACTIVITIES IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Preservation and education nonprofit dedicated to maintaining the historic Amagansett Life-Saving and Coast Guard Station in Amagansett, New York. Operates a museum at the site to interpret the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard for residents and visitors of East Hampton. Offers public programs, exhibits, and educational materials focused on maritime rescue history.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Programs

Offers public educational programs, written materials, and guided access to the station for residents and visitors

Historic Site Preservation

Maintains and preserves the Amagansett Life-Saving and Coast Guard Station building and grounds as a historic site

Museum Operations

Operates a museum at the station featuring exhibits on the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard history in East Hampton

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 2 activities
- Construct replicas of historic lifesaving equipment for museum use
  
  Constructs replicas of historic lifesaving equipment, including the Beach Cart Apparatus and Breeches Buoy, to enhance the museum's collection and support educational programming.
- Provide educational programs and guided tours at the museum
  
  Offers guided tours through a volunteer docent program for adult and child visitors, hosts historical talks by guest speakers, and conducts educational programming on local maritime history and the U.S. Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard.
Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host public events and commemorations related to local maritime history
  
  Hosts annual commemorations each June recognizing the role of Amagansett Coast Guardsmen in intercepting Nazi saboteurs during World War II, including events featuring film, re-enactments, discussions, and a staged 1940s-style radio broadcast based on firsthand accounts.
Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 1 activity
- Operate a museum at the historic Amagansett Life-Saving Station
  
  Operates a museum at the Amagansett Life-Saving and Coast Guard Station to preserve and interpret its history and the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard for residents and visitors. The museum is open to the public from May through October on weekends and by appointment, featuring exhibitions, a permanent collection, and educational programming.
Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organize fundraising events to support museum operations
  
  Organizes an annual lobster bake fundraiser to raise money for the operations of the Amagansett Life-Saving Station museum.
Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and maintain the historic Amagansett Life-Saving Station building
  
  Maintains and preserves the Amagansett Life-Saving and Coast Guard Station building located at 160 Atlantic Ave, Amagansett, NY, including a six-year restoration guided by a Historic Structures Report to return it to its original 1902 design.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$76K

Contributions & grants$52K68%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$5K7%

Other revenue$19K

expenses

Total expenses$65K

Program expenses67%

Admin / overhead33%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineFacilities

balance sheet

Total assets$574K

Cash$227K

Investments$0

Liabilities$858

Net assets$573K

Liquid reserves41.8 mo

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -57.5%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13

BRITTON BISTRIAN — TRUSTEE
CHARLES SAVAGE — TRUSTEE
DAVID CATALETTO — TRUSTEE
DAVID LYS — TRUSTEE
DAVID SASKAS — TRUSTEE
DEREK PAULSEN — TRUSTEE
EDWARD MICHELS — TRUSTEE
FRANCINE D WHITNEY — TRUSTEE
ISABEL CARMICHAEL — TRUSTEE
JAMES WEBER — TRUSTEE
JOHN RYAN JR — TRUSTEE
NINA D GILLMAN — TRUSTEE
STACY MYERS — TRUSTEE

relationships · 9

Who they work with

Amagansett Historical Association Partner — Provided historical materials, including photographs of the Amagansett crew circa 1915.
David Cataletto Partner — Education Director responsible for managing the docent program.
Historic Services Director Robert Hefner Partner — Commissioned to prepare a Historic Structures Report to guide the restoration of the Amagansett Station.
National Park Service Partner — Loans the original Beebe boat to the Amagansett Station for display.
National Register of Historic Places Government — Recognizes the 1902 Amagansett Life-Saving Station as a historic site.
New York State Board of Regents Government — Granted the Amagansett Station its Absolute Charter as a museum in 2022.
Steve Marzo Government — Treasurer and Trustee of the Amagansett Life-Saving & Coast Guard Station Museum, serving as contact for planned giving inquiries.
Steve Marzo Government — Treasurer and Trustee of the Amagansett Life-Saving & Coast Guard Station Society, serving in a fiduciary and governance role.
Town of East Hampton Government — Receives the donated Amagansett Life-Saving Station and collaborates on its preservation and relocation.

strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Community Engagement through Heritage Events and Re-Enactments

methodology: heritage_based_community_engagement
By hosting historical re-enactments, film screenings, and public discussions at the historic site, the organization fosters community connection to local maritime history, because experiential and event-based programming creates emotional resonance and sustained public interest in preservation efforts.
Historic Preservation through Authentic Restoration

methodology: historic_restoration
By restoring and maintaining historic structures according to original design and comprehensive historic reports, the organization preserves architectural integrity and ensures accurate interpretation of the U.S. Life-Saving Service heritage, because physical authenticity strengthens educational credibility and public trust in the historical narrative.
Museum-Based Education with Docent-Led Interpretation

methodology: museum_based_education
By using museum operations, curated artifacts, and docent-led tours to interpret maritime history, the organization increases public understanding and engagement, because guided, human-centered storytelling enhances visitor connection and retention more than passive exhibits alone.
Sustainable Funding via Membership and Events

methodology: membership_based_funding
By combining membership-based funding with event-driven fundraising, the organization secures reliable financial support for preservation and programming, because recurring membership creates stability while special events generate both revenue and public visibility.